Buff Up on Oscar Nominees in Style

2/15/2013 12:38PM

Academy Awards season is upon us! WSJ contributor Elizabeth Gunnison joins Lunch Break with a look some hotels with plush screening rooms where you can buff up on Oscar winners from the past-or watch one of this year's nominees in style. Photo: Getty Images.

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